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Finance Associate (Banking-Lender Side) - Orange County

Direct Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel is representing an AmLaw 100 firm in its search for a skilled Finance Associate to join its Banking and Lender-Side Finance Practice . This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated attorney with at least 2 years of experience in private credit, leveraged finance, or acquisition finance to join a top-ranked team working with major arrangers and direct lenders.

This high-growth practice offers not only sophisticated work but also a supportive, collaborative environment where associates can thrive and advance quickly.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Structure and negotiate complex finance transactions on behalf of leading financial institutions and direct lenders

  • Draft credit agreements, term sheets, and related documentation

  • Collaborate closely with senior attorneys and clients across a variety of industries

  • Manage deal flow from inception through closing

  • Participate in cross-border transactions and multi-practice collaborations

Qualifications:
  • 2+ years of relevant law firm experience in private credit, acquisition finance, or leveraged finance

  • Strong academic credentials from an accredited law school

  • Excellent drafting, analytical, and client communication skills

  • Licensed and in good standing in the relevant jurisdiction or eligible to waive in

  • Team-oriented mindset with a desire to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment

What’s in It for You:
  • Work at a prestigious AmLaw 100 firm with top-tier clients

  • Join a rapidly growing practice with clear paths for advancement

  • Collaborate with market-leading attorneys in a team-oriented culture

  • Competitive Cravath-scale compensation and comprehensive benefits

  • Multiple office location options to suit your lifestyle

If you’re ready to take your finance career to the next level and work with one of the best in the business, apply today through Direct Counsel .

Let us help you land your next great role.

Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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